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Computer Buying Project

The computer buying project allowed for me to learn more about the differences between Apple computers and PCs. At the end of the project, I chose the MacBook Air as the better choice for me. I chose the Mac because of the excellent display. The Mac includes an LED glossy display that supports millions of colors. Also, compared to the PC, the Mac has a great amount of memory. The OS X Mavericks operating system is fast and overall the computer is easy to navigate. The Mac is known for its simplicity and easy navigation. Although the PC is a lot cheaper, I believe that the Mac is a better choice.

Power Searching with Google...How will I use it in real life?

A lot of times the internet can be confusing and often frustrating. However, knowing how to power search and find information quickly can help you to understand what you're searching just a little bit better. Overall, the Power Searching with Google unit has benefited me in many ways. Not only can I use the tools I've learned in school, but also outside of school. Before I started the unit, I had only heard of Google Books. After completing a small activity using Google Books, I realized how helpful it might be to me in the future. I can use Google Books for verifying quotes and finding Books that I will enjoy reading. As a freshman, using quotes to support my writing is essential when it comes to research essays and even homework. Sometimes, I don't have enough information to support the quote. Therefore, using Google Books will help me dig a little deeper into my writing and allow me to correctly find out who exactly said a specific quote.

Along with Google Books, filtering search results by size and color will benefit me in the future in more ways than one. Although Filtering results is something that I knew how to do before, I never really used it or realized how beneficial it can be to my school work. For many school projects, images are not only required, but needed. Knowing how to find the best image possible is important. The right color is important and filtering my results can help me to find what I am looking for a lot more easily than scrolling through hundreds of results. The power searching with Google unit has benefited me in many ways. Not only can I use these tools now, but also in the future.

 

What have I learned from the Power Searching with Google Unit?

So far, the Power Searching with Google unit in class has helped me to better understand Google and the tools that it offers. In the first class, learning how to filter images based on color and other characteristics was helpful. Filtering the image results in Google can help you to find what you are looking for in a more effective way. If you are searching for specific graphs or tables, clicking on which color you want can help you to find graphs that will have the information you need. Most graphs or tables are black, white, or blue. In addition, the image filter can help to find older photos that may have been in black and white. Secondly, in the first class, I learned how to find text on a webpage effectively. To find text on a webpage, you use Control-F or Command-F. When you use the control-F or command- F a small search box appears on the page. Therefore, you can type in a specific word or term that you want to find on that page. In future, I will most likely use this feature when I am doing a research project or homework.
    In the second class, I also learned many useful techniques. This includes, learning more about the panel that Google gives you on the right hand side of the page. If you search for a well known term, person, or place this panel can help you have a more concise search. Often times, Google will pull the information in the panel from Wikipedia or another search depending on the query. Before, I didn’t exactly know what the panel meant, however, now I do. In addition, in the second class, I learned that using the word ‘define’ in front of a search term can help to find better results when you are searching for the meaning of a specific word. Placing the word ‘define’ in front of your search term is more effective than just typing the word alone.  After completing two lessons in Power Searching with Google, I have begun to understand Google more and how it works.